Detailed Product Description

wild yam extract( Dioscorea villosa extract; Diosgenin)

The roots of wild yams were used in the first commercial production of oral contraceptives, topical hormones, androgens, estrogens, progesterones, and other sex hormones.

Diosgenin, a component of wild yam, is promoted as a natural precursor to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

Some wild yam products are promoted as natural DHEA. Although diosgenin can be converted to steroidal compounds, including DHEA, in the laboratory, this chemical synthesis does not occur in the human body.

So taking s orally will not increase DHEA levels in humans .

There is no research showing that wild yam has any effectiveness when applied topically on skin. If anything, the studies that do exist demonstrate that topical application of wild yam has little to no effect on menopausal symptoms .

Wild Yam is a herb which is rich in steroidal saponins. Many yam species have a hormonal action.

Wild Yam has traditionally been used to prevent miscarriage and as a natural tonic.

 It is useful for its anti-inflammatory properties in calming joint and muscle aches and pains.

 It soothes the nerves, eases menstrual pains and encourages the production of progesterone in a womans body to counter estrogen dominance and the many conditions associated with there.

 It stimulates libido in many women. The root has also been shown to lower blood cholesterol and too high blood pressure.